Sacramento has two sides. By day, it’s sunshine, bike trails, and craft coffee. By night in October, it’s haunted mansions, eerie cobblestone streets, and some of the scariest haunted houses in Northern California.
From the famous Fab 40s Victorians to Old Sacramento’s Gold Rush past, the city is a hotbed of ghost stories and staged scares. Here’s your complete guide to Halloween 2026’s haunted houses and ghost tours in Sacramento — Halloween falls on Saturday, October 31 this year.
Top Haunted Houses in Sacramento 2026
💡 Pro Tip: Buy tickets online in advance — weekends sell out fast.
| Haunted Experience | Location | Scare Level (1–5) | Price Range | Why Go |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartstoppers Haunts | Rancho Cordova | 🔥🔥🔥🔥 | $29.99–$55 | Four connected haunts, 13 nights between Oct 2 and Nov 1, 2026. |
| Sacramento Scream Park | Sacramento (Auburn Blvd) | 🔥🔥🔥🔥 | From $29 | Four haunted houses on one ticket, Sept 12–Nov 7, 2026. |
| Old Sacramento Ghost Tours | Old Sac | 🔥🔥 | See site | One-hour, one-mile walking tour of Gold Rush ghost stories, daily year-round. |
| Corbett’s House of Horror | Davis | 🔥🔥🔥 | $15–$60 | Zombie paintball from the back of a pickup, plus three walk-through haunts. |
Heartstoppers Haunts – Rancho Cordova
Heartstoppers tells one story across four connected haunts — Deadlands, House McCutchen, Blightwoods, and Misery Mine — set in a cursed silver-mining town. It’s not for the faint of heart.
2026 runs 13 nights between Oct 2 and Nov 1. Tickets are online-only: $29.99 opening weekend (Oct 2–3), $39 general, $55 priority. Parking is $5 prepaid.
Sacramento Scream Park – Auburn Blvd
Scream Park (4909 Auburn Blvd) offers four haunted houses on one ticket, Sept 12–Nov 7, 2026:
- Gator Gulch.
- Silverthorn Amusement Park.
- Greyhaven Hospital.
- Homecoming Horror.
General admission starts at $29 and varies by night. Not recommended for kids 12 and under.
Local Haunts: Fab 40s & Corbett’s House of Horror
- Fab 40s Victorians: Some of these historic homes are rumored to be haunted. Trick-or-treating here doubles as a ghostly walking tour.
- Corbett’s House of Horror (Davis): 15 acres off I-80, open Fridays and Saturdays Oct 2–30, 2026, 7–11 pm. Zombie Paintball Attack sells out nightly.
Ghost Tours in Sacramento
Haunted houses deliver manufactured scares. Ghost tours in Old Sacramento and downtown dive into real haunted history.
| Tour / Location | Cost | Best For | Why Go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Sacramento Ghost Tours | See site | Families & history buffs | Daily one-hour walking tour from Waterfront Park; stays outdoors. |
| Sacramento History Museum Ghost Tours | $35 | Ages 8+ | Costumed “ghosts” tell true, strange Sacramento deaths. Oct 16, 17, 23, 24 & 30, 2026. |
| Old Sac After Hours | See site | Adults (18+) | 90-minute underground walk through the Gold Rush’s seedier side. |
| Paranormal Investigations | $40 (Medical History Museum) | Ages 13+ | Ghost-hunting gear in historic buildings. Oct 15, 22 & 29, then Old Sac buildings Nov 5, 12 & 19, 2026. |
| Old City Cemetery Lantern Tours | Sold out | All | Oct 9, 10, 16 & 17, 2026. Refunded tickets get released, so check back. |
The Haunted History of Sacramento
- Delta King Riverboat: A 1927 paddlewheeler turned hotel, where guests report unexplained noises + shadows.
- Old City Cemetery: Historic graves, Victorian architecture, and eerie after-dark vibes.
- Governor’s Mansion: Stories of sightings during restoration years.
Family-Friendly Haunted Fun
Not all spooky has to be terrifying:
- Boo Clues at Sacramento Zoo (costume scavenger hunt; ran Oct 26 in 2025, 2026 date not yet posted).
- Pumpkin Patch Haunted Hayrides (various farms).
- Crocker Art Museum Wee Halloween (ages 2–8, costume parade + art-making; 2026 date not yet posted).
What to Bring to Haunted Houses & Tours
| Item | Why It Helps |
|---|---|
| Comfortable Shoes | Long lines + walking through mazes. |
| Cash & Card | Food stands + vendors. |
| Layers | October nights can get chilly. |
| Flashlight | For ghost tours and parking lots. |
| Patience | Haunted houses = lines. Get in the mood with friends. |
FAQs: Haunted Houses & Ghost Tours in Sacramento
What’s the scariest haunted house in Sacramento?
Heartstoppers and Sacramento Scream Park are the most intense. Scream Park says it’s not recommended for kids 12 and under.
Are ghost tours good for kids?
Yes. Old Sacramento Ghost Tours focus on history, and the Sacramento History Museum’s Ghost Tours are recommended for ages 8 and up.
Do haunted houses sell alcohol?
Neither Heartstoppers nor Scream Park advertises alcohol on its official site; Scream Park has food trucks.
What’s the best date to go?
Opening weekend is cheapest at Heartstoppers ($29.99 on Oct 2–3, 2026). Halloween itself is Saturday, Oct 31, 2026, so expect peak crowds that weekend.
Are Sacramento haunted houses wheelchair accessible?
The Sacramento History Museum says its Old Sac After Hours tour is ADA compliant. For haunted houses, check each venue’s accessibility page before buying.
Final Thoughts
From jump-scare haunted houses to spine-chilling ghost tours, Sacramento has something for every thrill level. This October, make a night of it — grab your crew, layer up, and pick your scare.
Whether you’re screaming your way through Scream Park or strolling Old Sac’s haunted alleys, Sacramento is the perfect place to celebrate spooky season.
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